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Hi Sabre, thanks for your reply.Why are using so many products and tools? Just start off simple. I gave a friend a Fatip Testina Gentile and, a pack of Gillette blades and some shaving cream which he is applying by hand.
I showed him the angle before hand. He hasn't cut himself, had any weepers or razor burn and is happy with a two pass shave.
Thank you Missoni.
Your reply makes a lot of sense to me as it fits with my limited experience so far. 2 shaves with a DE89 and 5 shaves with an R6S.
The DE gave me close shaves but was uncomfortable (nicks and soreness) this was no doubt due to poor technique. I then used the R6S and had a similar shave with the R4 plate, changed to R2 and didn't manage a close shave but it was comfortable for my face. Then went to R3 and the shave was closer and comfortable. today went back to R4 and have had my closest shave yet but with some nicks.
Todays shave was with an Astra SP, all previous were with a Feather, 2 shaves with DE and a fresh blade and 4 shaves with R6.
I will give some thought to reverting to a milder plate and sticking with one blade type.
if you can endeavour to shave daily
I have 4 or 5 Schick Krona's, the greatest mildest razor ever. Having said that I am enjoying the Fatip Testina Gentile. It's £15.00 from Connaught.If I recall correctly my first DE razor was a Schick Krona which has built in chamfers on the silo doors (it's a TTO razor) and is therefore idiotproof. Regardless, it forces the shaver to use the correct angle and is a fantastic "learner" DE razor. I know it's not as common on the used market in the UK as in the USA however. Of course Schick injector razors do so as well when used properly, but that's another "rabbit hole".
I started DE shaving in 1991 before the web. My father had been a Schick Injector user before growing a full beard in the mid 80's. I had to teach myself.When I started out with DE (a few years ago now), a chap called "mantic59" on Youtube was considered to be the sage for beginers. I don't think I've swayed too far from his technique.
Thanks for your reply.Keep it milder and continue with the Astra blades. Beard mapping is also important.